Monthly Archives: August 2009

Which is the “Best” College for Asian Americans?

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Kevin

Asian-Nation.org, run by Professor C.N Le of UMass Amherst recently reprinted a statistical study of college campuses from 9 years ago regarding Asian/Asian American student population, splitting schools amongst “Top Universities” and “Top Liberal Arts Colleges.”  The “best” university for … Continue reading →

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Kai-Lan, or the Chinese Dora

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Tim

When you’re the parent of a toddler, there’s something you share with the parents of all the other young children out there in the world. You know who Dora the Explorer is, and you can probably name most of her … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Education, Entertainment, Family | 4 Comments

The Struggles of Euna Lee’s Family While She Was Imprisoned in N. Korea

Posted on August 11, 2009 by jee

We all rejoiced together when Euna Lee and Laura Ling were safely returned home. And I’m sure most of us wept and worried with their loved ones when we weren’t sure what would happen to our two journalists. A few … Continue reading →

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Meet The New Shire: Philippines’ Hobbit House

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Moye

Where do the little people of Philippines go when faced with discrimination and persecution on the streets of Manila? Why, they traipse over to Jim Turner’s bar, Hobbit House, where they can find equal employment and treatment as staff, waiters, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink | 1 Comment

Music Video from Asian American Movie “The People I’ve Slept With” Banned from YouTube

Posted on August 11, 2009 by jozjozjoz

“Crazy Fucked Up Bitch” Official Uncut Version from People Pictures on Vimeo. It probably goes without saying that this post and all related items may be NSFW, so consider yourself warned. I know we’re not able to cover every single … Continue reading →

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Miyazaki’s ‘Ponyo’ Opens Friday

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Moye

Hayao Miyazaki’s latest animation, Ponyo, officially opens in the States this Friday, August 14th.  Already the 8th highest grossing film in Japan’s box office history, Ponyo follows a new interpretation of The Little Mermaid, where the love for a kind … Continue reading →

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Asian-American Journalist Asks for CEO’s Assistant, Gets Asked If Delivering Food Instead

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Ernie

I’ll just let Minneapolis-based Star Tribune Thomas Lee do the talking on this one: “I went to Fridley to interview the president of a large manufacturing company. I arrived a few minutes before noon and told the receptionist at the … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Discrimination, WTF | 3 Comments

The Summer of Ken Jeong

Posted on August 10, 2009 by John

The other night, I caught actor/doctor Ken Jeong on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. It only seemed like a few months ago I saw Ken in The Hangover and I thought the movie was hilarious, although I have second thoughts … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Observations | 3 Comments

Belated but not forgotten Ba-Ba Day

Posted on August 9, 2009 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPS… this was meant for my personal blog. But it’s here now, and rather than deleting it, I hope you all had a happy 8/8, even if you don’t celebrate “Ba-Ba Day.” (Please file this under “Joz sucks” or … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Ping Pong Playa DVD, Personally Autographed by Jimmy Tsai!

Posted on August 8, 2009 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: Comments are closed and the winner is being contacted… announcement to follow in the next couple of days! Those of you who can’t take advantage of our Asian American Arts Stimulus Package 2 giveaway, pay attention on how you … Continue reading →

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Marie Claire Declares Asian Women as The New Trophy Wives

Posted on August 8, 2009 by jozjozjoz

I was just sent this link from Marie Claire entitled The New Trophy Wives: Asian Women and the subhead reads: “Rupert Murdoch has one. So do financiers Vivi Nevo and Bruce Wasserstein. Why are the West’s most powerful men coupling … Continue reading →

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8 Questions for The Adobo Hobo

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Ernie

Compared to cities like Singapore, Taipei or even North American cities like New York and Toronto, San Francisco’s street vendor food scene is barely existent, unless you count the bacon-wrapped Hot Dog lady when stumbling out of bars in the … Continue reading →

Posted in 8Questions, Food & Drink, San Francisco Bay Area | 2 Comments